Internal Affairs must report directly to OPD chief: judge

A federal judge on Friday ordered that the Internal Affairs division report directly to the Oakland police chief, a ruling that also extends the oversight of the department, which has been under this monitoring for more than 20 years.

No charges for Oakland police officer linked to Antioch grow house

No charges are being filed against an Oakland police officer as new details surfaced when state agents conducted an illegal grow house operation in Antioch at a home that he owns, KTVU has learned. 

Oakland unveils new dispatch system in hopes of reducing 911 response times

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Thursday announced the city is now equipped with an updated computer-aided dispatch system that replaces one that's two decades old.

OPD officer on leave after reports of an illegal pot grow at his Antioch residence

A raid of an Antioch home in April of this year left many homeowners on the street with tons of questions, particularly as more than 80 pounds of marijuana were removed from the residence.

Tuan Le: Charges dismissed against man held in officer's killing

One of the defendants charged in the case of an Oakland police officer killed during a botched burglary at a cannabis dispensary has had all charges against him dismissed.

Oakland Police Chief: expect 'huge surge' in crackdown on sex trafficking

Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell revealed at a recent public safety meeting that cracking down on sex trafficking is one of his top priorities.

Oakland police boat at Tiburon café raises questions about proper use

An Oakland police boat carrying what appears to be off-duty officers and friends or family members, including two children, was spotted at a waterfront Tiburon café over the weekend, upsetting at least one man who thinks that a public law enforcement vessel and its employees should not be engaged in non-official behavior.

Girl, 17, killed, mother hurt in Oakland hit-and-run DUI crash

A 17-year-old girl was killed and her mother was injured in Oakland by a suspected hit-and-run driver who was intoxicated, according to investigators.

Oakland police chief says overall crime down but acknowledges anguish of victims

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell said Friday that crime overall is down in the city but agreed the perception of crime, especially from victims, may not line up with the data.

Driver shot, crashes car and dies: Police

Police are investigating a shooting and car crash that left a person dead early Saturday in Oakland.

Driver charged with murder of San Jose officer; partner released from hospital

The Santa Clara County District Attorney this week charged a driver with the death of a San Jose community service officer, while his partner was released from the hospital after the weekend tragedy. 

Oakland police union calls for Mayor Sheng Thao to resign

The Oakland Police Officers Association on Tuesday said it has a “major announcement" about a mass shooting that occurred over the weekend.